The Galaxy S26 Ultra now costs more than iPhone 18 Pro Max thanks to chip shortage
A $100 price bump is here
The Galaxy S26 series was launched in late February with prices $100 higher than its predecessor due to the ongoing DRAM and NAND pricing crisis. The price increase was attributed to the rising production and component costs, particularly RAM and storage.
The prices of most Galaxy S26 lineup models were raised by $100, while the 1TB Galaxy S26 Ultra saw a $200 price increase in the US. This made the ultra-high-end Galaxy S26 models more expensive than ever before in the US. According to Android Police, the situation worsening led to the company raising prices ahead of the important holiday season.
The price hikes are reportedly due to the increasing costs of memory, which Samsung can no longer absorb. This has led to price increases in the Korean market, and it is uncertain if other regions will also see a price hike.
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